Lonely Planet Pocket Bilbao & San Sebastian

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• Publisher: Lonely Planet
• Year: 2018
• Print ISBN: 9781786571854
• eBook ISBN: 9781788681568

Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher Lonely Planet's Pocket Bilbao & San Sebastian is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Gaze at the Museo Guggenheim in Bilbao, soak in the history at Guernica and explore the perfect city beach at San Sebastian's Playa de la Concha - all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Bilbao & San Sebastian and begin your journey now! Inside Lonely Planet's Pocket Bilbao & San Sebastian: Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sightseeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Free, convenient pull-out map (included in print version), plus over 14 colour neighbourhood maps User-friendly layout with helpful icons, and organised by neighbourhood to help you pick the best spots to spend your time Covers Bilbao, San Sebastian, Hondarribi, Pasajes, and more The Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet's Pocket Bilbao & San Sebastian is our colourful, easy to use, handy guide that literally fits in your pocket, providing on-the-go assistance for those seeking the best sights and experiences on a short visit or weekend away. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's Spain guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer. About Lonely Planet: Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, and in mobile apps, video, 14 languages, nine international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more. 'Lonely Planet guides are, quite simply, like no other.' - New York Times 'Lonely Planet. It's on everyone's bookshelves, it's in every traveller's hands. It's on mobile phones. It's on the Internet. It's everywhere, and it's telling entire generations of people how to travel the world.' - Fairfax Media (Australia)eBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices and smartphones) Downloadable PDF and offline maps prevent roaming and data charges Effortlessly navigate and jump between maps and reviews Add notes to personalise your guidebook experience Seamlessly flip between pages Bookmarks and speedy search capabilities get you to key pages in a flash Embedded links to recommendations' websites Zoom-in maps and images Inbuilt dictionary for quick referencing Important Notice: The digital edition of this book may not con

Bilbao New Town

Bilbao’s elegant new town has an impressive spread of attractions, and it’s likely you’ll spend a lot of time here. The neighbourhood is home to several world-class museums, beautiful river views and walks, some of the best restaurants and bars in Spain, and plenty of interesting, quirky diversions.

Start at the building that made Bilbao famous: the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao. Devote plenty of time to the exterior and surrounding riverbanks. After lunch, walk through the peaceful Parque de Doña Casilda de Iturrizar before admiring the works of Spanish masters in the Museo de Bellas Arte. Walk over to the Museo Marítimo Ría de Bilbao or browse the shops around Calle Lopez de Haro. In the early evening, catch a soccer game at the Estadio San Mamés, followed by a pintxo-hopping stroll on the lively streets just east of the stadium. Be sure to stop at El Puertito and El Huevo Frito.

Estadio San Mamés by architects César Azkarate and Mikel Sanz de Prit | HERACLES KRITIKOS/SHUTTERSTOCK ©

Getting There & Around

m Useful metro stations include Moyúa, which gets you bang into the heart of town; Abando for shopping; and San Mamés for the bus station.

U The tram runs along the length of the river with a stop close to the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao.

Q It’s a five-minute walk from the Museo Guggenheim Bilbao to the city centre.

Top SightMuseo Guggenheim Bilbao

Opened in 1997, Bilbao’s shimmering titanium Museo Guggenheim Bilbao is one of modern architecture’s most iconic buildings. The museum almost single-handedly lifted Bilbao out of its postindustrial depression and into the 21st century, boosting the city’s inspired regeneration, stimulating further development and placing Bilbao firmly in the spotlight. For many travellers, this extraordinary building is the primary reason for visiting Bilbao.

© FMGB GUGGENHEIM BILBAO MUSEOA, 2018. PHOTOGRAPH: ERIKA EDE. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. TOTAL OR PARTIAL REPRODUCTION IS PROHIBITED.

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AThe Artean Pass (€16) is a joint ticket for the Mus...

Table of contents

• Table of Contents
• Welcome to Bilbao & San Sebastián
• Top Sights
• Eating
• Four Perfect Days
• Need to Know
• Bilbao & San Sebastián Neighbourhoods
• Bilbao Old Town
• Bilbao New Town
• Getxo & Portugalete
• Central Basque Coast
• San Sebastián Parte Vieja
• San Sebastián New Town & Monte Igueldo
• San Sebastián Gros
• Walking Tour: Saint-Jean-de-Luz
• Hondarribia & Pasaia
• Gernika
• Survival Guide
• Language
• Behind the Scenes
• Our Writers